Monday 9 December 2024, 12:00-13:00, Brussels
After two weeks of tense negotiations, the UN climate summit delivered a deal on climate finance with the establishment of a $300 billion annual climate finance target by 2030, aimed at assisting developing countries in adaptation and mitigation. Discussions at COP29 Azerbaijan also focused on enhancing carbon markets and phasing out fossil fuel subsidies, though disagreements over the pace of transitioning away from fossil fuels persisted. Join us for a discussion on the outcomes of COP29 in Baku and gain insights from Jacob Werksman, EU Lead Climate Negotiator and Roger Martella, Chief Sustainability Officer at GE Vernova - leading player driving the energy transition - who will share a private sector perspective on global climate change.